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Salary : $101,942.28 - $123,188.76 Annually
Location : City Hall, 1052 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 26-4190-01
Department: Police
Division: Horizons Family Counseling
Opening Date: 04/21/2026
Description
Job Announcement
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, the Family Therapist provides crisis intervention and individual, family, and group therapy for families of minors of the Tri-Valley, and performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Family Therapist is distinguished from the Youth Services Case Coordinator in that the latter is field community-oriented and does not require a professional California licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Clinical Psychologist. The Family Therapist is further distinguished from the Youth & Family Services Manager - Clinical in that the latter manager provides oversight and clinical supervision of staff and functions of the Horizons Youth and Family Services Program.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is provided by the Youth & Family Services Manager - Clinical.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May provide lead direction to professional, clerical, temporary employees, and volunteers. May provide clinical supervision to student interns/trainees.
Examples of Important and Essential Functions
Clinical Functions
Performs individual, family, and group counseling to enhance mental and emotional health using a variety of therapeutic and counseling techniques; conducts intake assessments to determine type and severity of problems; determines counseling objectives; establishes diagnostic and treatment plans; conducts immediate crisis intervention as necessary for families in immediate distress; works with resistant
families referred by police for law violations or school attendance review boards; receives and reviews request for services from police officers, school authorities, youth or their parents or other governmental agencies; coordinates with probation department for youth involved with the Alameda County Probation Department;; rotates assignments with other counselors; may participate on county and local multi-disciplinary teams such as school district School Attendance Review Board (SARB) meetings and mediation meetings with County of Alameda Probation Department; and participates in a team environment to develop/implement client case plans.
Administrative Functions
Maintains accurate, confidential client records; prepares oral and written studies, reports, and recommendations according to established policy and procedure as required by the responsible agency; documents monthly statistics; works cooperatively with other departments and agencies; and utilizes a computer and specialized software.
Job Related and Essential Qualifications
Demonstrated Knowledge of:
General fields of psychology and sociology or social work; child and adult development; personality theory; psychopathology; theory and practice of counseling, including the family as an interactional system; causes and treatment of juvenile delinquency; law and organization of the juvenile justice system; effective communication techniques; operation of modern office equipment; and computer operating systems and software applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Demonstrated Skills to:
Effectively counsel an entire family of ambivalent clients; facilitate making explicit underlying issues and involvement of all family members, starting with first contact; maintain clear boundaries of responsibility between counselor and family members; maintain good working relations with colleagues, supervisor, police administration, other City employees, and representatives of other community agencies; develop a close working relationship with law enforcement and the Crisis Receiving Home; work effectively with all family members, including those who display irrational behavior and express unreasonable demands without taking responsibility for the actions of others or the consequences thereof; formulate systemic interactional hypotheses and treatment plans; present cases orally and in writing for clinical supervision and group consultation;; minimize both the use of crisis shelter care and requests for petitions under Section 601 of the Welfare and Institutions Code; and exemplify an enthusiastic, resourceful and effective customer service attitude with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to:
Work with local police and school organizations; learn and refer clients to local resources and services; learn the appropriate use of county shelter care; learn provisions and implementation of Comprehensive Youth Services; learn juvenile justice diversion and status offender services; and comply with the Police Department's General Orders, the City's rules and regulations and other policies.
Experience, Education, and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience: One year of experience counseling families of youth, including crisis intervention and family therapy.
Education: Equivalent to a Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
Training: Any recent training, such as academic courses and certification programs, which are relevant to this job classification.
Certification: Current licensure or eligibility for state professional licensing required (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT.), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW.) or Clinical Psychologist), as confirmed by state registration.
License: May require the possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City of Livermore.
Other Requirements:Willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime; work evening hours, holidays, and weekends; be available on stand-by and call back, as required; travel out of town and attend meetings, conferences, and seminars during work and non-work hours.
Special Requirements: Essential duties may require the mental and/or physical ability to work in a standard office environment; utilize a computer; converse and listen to clients by telephone and in person; speak to large groups and be clearly understood; safely lift and maneuver office supplies weighing up to 10 pounds; ability to sit for hours at a time; and take notes and fill in report forms.
Additional Information
CITY OF LIVERMORE
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Association of Livermore Employees
Please click here for a copy of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Association of Livermore Employees. The information contained here is a summary of benefits. For a more detailed summary of benefits for all employee groups, click Any errors or omissions do not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Updated 1/2026
MOUTERM
10/01/2025 - 09/30/2029
SCHEDULED INCREASES
10/06/2025 5% + 1% (in recognition of rising medical costs)
10/05/2026 3% + 1% (in recognition of rising medical costs)
10/04/2027 3%
10/02/2028 3%
CAFETERIA PLAN (MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION)
$1,950/month towards medical, dental, and vision; any unused portion of the employee's benefit amount will be added as taxable income to the employee's earnings. Effective 12/1/2025, ER will pay up to $100 per month towards the premiums for the dental and vision plans selected by the employee who is currently enrolled in a City medical plan.
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE (AD & D)
FT - $60,000 EE coverage or PT - $30,000 EE coverage, ER paid
$1,000 dependent coverage, ER paid
EE option to purchase $25,000 additional life insurance & supplemental life to $500,000 (not to exceed 5x annual earnings).
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
ER paid
60% of base monthly earnings to $5,000/month max. (180 day waiting period)
PERS
New City of Livermore EEs are enrolled in the 2% at 60 formula or 2% at 62 formula, depending on eligibility, as per AB 340.
Classic PERS Misc Member- 2% at 60

• Member Rate = 7% EE paid
• Employer Rate = 11.92% ER paid
• 36 consecutive months Final Comp
• Sick Leave Credit
• 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
• Military Service Credit

New PERS Misc Member- 2% at 62

• Member Rate = 7.5% EE paid
• Employer Rate = 11.92% ER paid
• 36 consecutive months Final Comp
• Sick Leave Credit
• 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
• Military Service Credit

MEDICARE (Hired after 3/31/86)
EE paid 1.45%ER paid 1.45%
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS) ER contribution of 4% of base pay into RHS account.
VACATION ACCRUAL
Years of ServiceAccrual Per Year180.62-5120.126-10135.9811-15160.9416-19180.1820+192.4
Prorated for part-time EE.
Maximum accrual: 340 hours
HOLIDAYS & HOLIDAY-IN-LIEU PAY
Holidays: 12 observed holidays or in lieu day off or if work 2.5 times pay.
Holiday-In-Lieu Pay: EE's assigned receive 7.5% of base salary, paid per pay period
SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL
96.2 hours/year
Pro-rated for part-time EE
SICK LEAVE USAGE:

• FAMILY SICK LEAVE: For immediate Family Illness - ½ Annual Sick Leave Accrual.
• PARENTAL LEAVE: For non-birthing parent who becomes a parent due to adoption, foster care placement, or birth of a child - 48 hours
• BEREAVEMENT/ FUNERAL LEAVE (non-immediate family): 3 regularly scheduled workdays of sick leave can be used for aunt or uncle.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
3 regularly scheduled workdays max for immediate family.
PERSONAL LEAVE
Full-Time: 16 hours per year
Pro-rated for part-time EE.
PREGNANCY LEAVE & FMLA/CFRA
EE may use accrued leaves in compliance with City Rules & Regs
Benefit provided as per regulations: Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and California Pregnancy Disability Act
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(b)
ER will contribute $75, $50, or $25 per pay period, with required matching contribution of $75, $50, or $25 by EE.
2026 Maximum:
Normal = $24,500
Age 50+ = $8,000
Catchup Limits = $49,000
Voluntary EE Participation
SECTION 125 PLAN
No ER contribution
2026 Maximum
Dependent Care*: Up to $5,000/year -- *See IRS Pub #503
Unreimbursed Medical: Up to $3,300/year

• Pre-tax Health Care Premiums
• FSA's for Dependent Care
• Unreimbursed Medical Expenses
• Other options offered by plan administrator

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
$850 per year/ paid in equal amounts per pay period
For Public Safety Dispatchers, Senior Public Safety Dispatchers, Supervising Public Safety Dispatchers, Police Clerks, Senior Police Clerk, Supervising Police Clerk, Animal Control Officers, Police Identification Technician, Supervising Property and Evidence Specialist, Property and Evidence Specialist, Community Service Specialists, Crime & Intelligence Analysts, Supervising Crime & Intelligence Analyst, Crime Prevention Specialist, and Crisis Intervention Specialist.
SAFETY SHOE ALLOWANCE
Public Works Department employees that are required to wear safety shoes or boots, and employees in the Engineering Technician, Neighborhood Preservation Officer, and Building Inspector series who perform field work, shall be eligible for an annual Safety Shoe reimbursement of up to $225 per calendar year for the purchase of safety shoes.
PRESCRIPTION SAFETY GLASSES
Reimbursement of up to $150/year for purchase of safety prescription glasses for EEs working in locations where there is a risk of eye injuries.
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
EEs regularly assigned to city facilities operating 24/7 - $2.50/hour for all hours worked when assigned to a shift requiring EE work at least 4 hours between 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Public Works EEs: $12.00/day for EE who operates Class A vehicle, min of 50%+ operation/day.
STANDBY PAY
2 hours straight-time for standby on regularly scheduled work day
3 hours straight-time for standby on regularly scheduled days off and fixed City holidays
CALL BACK PAY
3 hours min @ OT rate for FLSA nonexempt. First 3 hours can't be taken as comp time but paid to EE.
WORK IN A HIGHER CLASS
If work min of 3 consecutive workdays, paid @ 5% differential or the minimum of the salary range of the higher classification.
COURT PAY/COURT CANCELLATION PAY
If in connection with EE's usual official duties, 3 hrs min @ OT, or 4 hrs min @ OT for those required to appear on normal day off or on graveyard shift.
SUPPORT SERVICES TRAINING OFFICER PAY
$90/pay period for full pay period while assigned.
BILINGUAL PAY
$75/pay period for those certified as competent at the conversational and written level. Must be identified by Department Head and approved by Admin Services Director, and used on the job.
$60/pay period for those certified as competent at the conversational level. Must be identified by Department Head and approved by Admin Services Director.
TELEPHONE PAY
20 minutes and for each minute exceeding 20 minutes at OT rate.
CELL PHONE